An update for everyone.
For all those old and new to this story let me know what you think with reviews, favorites and follows, constructive criticism is always welcome.
Not mine, Never will be. Belongs to the fantastic AWM and the guys and girls at ABC Studios.
Chapter 7
Rage, Complete unbridled rage was rolling off William Bracken in waves he just finished reading the latest after action report sent to him by Renadyne. He had to find a way to end this, It all started with Johanna Beckett. Bracken thought that with her death this would be over and he could proceed with his plan. His ultimate plan to seize power those wish to rise up against him.
Standing from his chair and walking to towards the window gazing out over the Washington skyline, Shoving his hand into pants pocket pulling his Iphone and pressing it to his ear.
"Senator" Said a female voice on the end of the line.
"Storm I need you to fly to New York meet with Flare and await instructions"
"Of course Senator"
The line disconnected, leaving a smirking Bracken 'The hunter has now become the Hunted' He thought.
Another location, somewhere in the southern United States. A women dressed head to toe in black a contrast to her shock white hair and cold blue eyes, shoving her phone into her pocket pressed the muzzle of her H&K USP into the neck of a tied kneeling man.
"Sorry I'm going to have to cut this short, But the Chairman sends his regards"
With a muffled scream from her victim, she pulled the trigger ending his life. She turned as his lifeless body dropped the ground, Her partner a short hair man with jeans, tan boots and beaten brown leather jacket and bright red hair smirked "Your getting colder each and every time Storm"
The newly identified Storm glared at him, not bothering to respond to his abject humour "Come on, The Senator wants us in New York" she said.
"Alright, The Big Apple"
The two walked off into the night, leaving the body to the wildlife.
Back in the Penthouse, Rick stood motionless at the one of the large windows looking out over the city. He has just experienced the older bother lectures from Ryan and Esposito who in no uncertain terms said if he did anything to endanger Beckett with his presence or actions there would be severe consequences.
Rick just nodded dumbly, He understood crystal clear.
He felt the air change around him as the vibrant smell of cherry's assaulted his senses once more. Kate silently appeared next to him handing him a cup of coffee, He took sip and hummed in appreciation it was perfect.
Taking a sideways glance "How did you..."
Beckett interrupted "Your not the only one with powers you know"
"Touché, Touché" Rick said as silence descended between the duo, Rick broke this and spoke "Look I'm sorry about earlier, Why don't we start again. Hi I'm Richard Castle most people call me Rick"
Beckett smirked, His sincerity was a welcome change to the arrogant jackass display of earlier "Katherine Beckett, Most people call me Kate or Beckett"
A silence descended between them again, Two sets of eyes staring out into the City. Again it was Castle the one to break it. "So where should we start in regards to this file?" He asked
"I'm not sure, When my Mother died my Father had everything put into the storage and it's remained their ever since"
"I think that would be a good place to start looking" Said Castle.
Kate nodded, "I think so, But why don't we start fresh tomorrow. You can sleep here tonight it's not much but it's all we have" Said Beckett tucking a stray hair behind her ear almost shy.
Castle smiled "Thank you, I think I can make do"
The pair exited the office and walked down the hall. Kate opened the door to simple bunk room with a desk, cot bed, pillow and blanket.
"Well goodnight Castle"
"Goodnight Beckett"
Sharing a glance at each other before Beckett closed the door. Castle settled on the bunk and before long his eyes closed and he was asleep.
As the door clicked shut, Beckett ran a hand through her long brunette tresses sighing her retired to her own bunk room. Thought of Richard Castle racing through her mind.
The next morning navigating New York Morning Traffic, A Black Audi A5 pulled into the underground parking lot of Big Saving Storage. Exiting the vehicle Castle and Beckett shared a look, Each dressed in Civilian clothes but still armed with knives and handguns. Each proficient with these as they were powers.
They stepped into the grey coloured hallway, Each storage locker was painted a bright yellows. After what seemed like hours in this maze they arrived at Locker 41319. Inserting the key into the lock and pushing the door up. Castle flipped the switch with the lights on they stepped inside before sliding the door shut, giving them some degree of privacy.
His eyes scanning the array of stacked boxes, "So where should be start?"
Beckett walked over to stack in the back corner, "Each one these are labelled by date, This stack was for the months before my Mother's death"
Each taking a box and opening it up, taking up residence on the floor Beckett pulled open as large stack of papers as Castle took a seat on an old office chair taking his own stack.
An hour passed with very little said only the rustle of paper being heard, "What happened to you mother if you don't mind me asking"
Beckett sighed, "It was back in 1999 my father and I were waiting in a restaurant in Mid-town my father had just won a big criminal case we were celebrating, My Mother had to finish some paperwork at the office and said she would meet us there. But she never arrived. We got home to find and NYPD detective waiting for us. My Mother was found in a allay stabbed to death. The subsequent investigation attributed it to random gang violence, No charges were filed and no arrest made. A cold case, It wasn't long before I started to look into the details I wanted to know what happened. One night I was abducted by a Renadyne Capture Team. They turned me into an Augment to keep me quiet, They thought that by doing this it would keep the investigation cold. My Mother was investigating them at the time of her death, However I escaped and was rescued by Espo and Ryan. I made a vow that I would make Renadyne pay for what they did and to this day I'm still trying"
Rick stayed silent during Kate's explanation, He understood the loss of a parent. But the look of sadness he saw on her face made his resovle even stronger, He would make his mission to help in anyway he could.
"I understand you know!"
Kate looked at him confused "What do you mean?"
"My Mother died in a Thretre fire when i was 8, I lived in an orphanage until i was 14 when i was taken by a Foster Family" Rick said lacing his fingers together "I was so happy, I was going to have a home, But it was front i was taken by Renadyne and placed into and Augment program they tried to make me the perfect weapon. However it failed they cut me from the program and tossed me back onto te streets"
Kate stayed quiet as he told his story, 'He's more like me than i thought'
Rick continued "But the augments weren't a failure, When i was 16 i got my first job, Investing a little bit of money turned me in a millionaire over night, Soon it turned to billions i started Knight Industries to counter Renadyne and like you made it my mission to end them" he finished raising his head "More alike than you thought right"
Nodding dumbly which then turned to a small smile, "Get back to work Castle"
Another hour passed before Rick came across the something strange a poem hidden in some legal briefs "Kate take a look at this"
Getting to her feet they both stared at the note
Here lies my final stand
My final ray of hope for all mankind
In liberty lies truth
May truth set the world free.
"What do you think it means?" Asked Rick
Kate thought for a moment, Then suddenly her mind was flooded with memories. A little girl holding her mothers standing pointing at the statue of Liberty.
"Momma, What does it mean"
"It shows Freedom, Hope, Truth. Liberty lies in truth"
"But what does that mean" asked the the little girl.
"You're know someday Baby"
Flashing back, Kate took a gasping breath "Liberty Island, We need to got to Liberty Island"
Rick looked confused as Kate rushed towards the door, lights off and slamming the shutter down as Rick exited.
"Kate, How do you know we have to go to Liberty Island"
Stopping at a set of double doors, she turned to Rick and fire again burning in the hazel eyes and a small smile gracing her features "My Mom told me"
Please let me know what you think, reviews, follows, favourites, constructive criticism all welcome
Knight Rider Alpha.
